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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LB09 VDNMOT history

LB09 VDN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,905 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 VDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 VDN was last recorded at 123,905 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,444 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,461 miles
Average per year
8,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,905 miles
  • 2024 – 115,444 miles
  • 2023 – 108,048 miles
  • 2022 – 95,808 miles
  • 2021 – 84,703 miles
  • 2020 – 78,310 miles
  • 2019 – 68,530 miles
  • 2018 – 62,268 miles
  • 2017 – 53,541 miles
  • 2016 – 48,344 miles
  • 2015 – 40,067 miles
  • 2014 – 27,344 miles
  • 2013 – 21,755 miles
  • 2012 – 15,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,905 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    748992353758
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail123,905 miles (+8,461)3 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    933905828214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass115,444 miles (+7,396)5 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    146498370965
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass108,048 miles (+12,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    713103020047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,808 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    911960727334
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail95,808 miles (+11,105)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    583816845570
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass84,703 miles (+113)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    359464679263
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail84,590 miles (+6,280)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,590 miles
    Test number
    463989060586
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass78,310 miles (+9,780)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    700970268829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,530 miles
    Test number
    236665102764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  11. Fail68,527 miles (+6,259)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    850588210083
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  12. Pass62,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    954345485043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,268 miles (+8,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    846154206664
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass53,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    575247126081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split
  15. Fail53,535 miles (+5,191)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    907303262196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass48,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    504854229625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail48,344 miles (+8,277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    996392498443
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    445723555192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,067 miles (+12,723)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    378303855178
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass27,344 miles (+5,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,344 miles
    Test number
    888155904277
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly worn on edges
  21. Pass21,755 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,755 miles
    Test number
    958169513289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,684 miles
    Test number
    555161122200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 VDN

Does LB09 VDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 VDN is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 VDN?
The MOT on LB09 VDN is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 VDN done?
LB09 VDN was recorded at 123,905 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,148 miles a year.
Has LB09 VDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 VDN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 VDN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 VDN find?
LB09 VDN passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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